Dentist Visit Tips for Children with Autism Sensory Difficulties & Young Children (social story included for your child) Guide for Grandparents/Carers.
Dentist Visit Tips for Children with Autism & Young Children by Anna Maria Smyth Sweeney is a thoughtful, practical resource to help parents, grandparents, and carers prepare children for the dentist in a gentle, stress-free way. Dental visits can feel overwhelming due to bright lights, unfamiliar sounds, and physical closeness. In this guide, the author shares step-by-step advice, affirmations, and a ready-to-use social story to ease anxiety, build trust, and create positive experiences. You’ll learn how to prepare your child in advance, use visual supports for waiting and finishing, and introduce dental care through play at home. With patience and calm reassurance, this book will help transform dentist visits into achievable, confidence-building experiences for children and their families.